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Sufetula sacchari

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Sufetula sacchari is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Seín in 1930. It is found in Puerto Rico.

There are multiple generations per year.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on the roots of sugarcane, both above and below ground. Young larvae make holes in the tender roots or may tunnel in the cortex of mature roots. Older larvae feed by tunnelling in the tips of the tender roots, but live in the soil cavities. They appear to migrate from one plant to another. Pupation takes place below the ground.

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Sufetula sacchari Wikipedia


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